Broadband & Mobile Availability for Ashfield
Official Broadband and Mobile Statistics for 2024
Ashfield shows a noticeable shortfall in Ultrafast (Full Fibre) access. The 48.9% coverage is well below the 70% national benchmark (Sep 2025). 5G availability remains limited at 43.72%, representing a shortfall compared to the 62% national figure (Sep 2025).
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Broadband Network Coverage for Ashfield
| Broadband Type | Availability | Avg Download Speed | Avg Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrafast (Above 300 Mbit/s) | 48.9% | 1125 Mbps | 108 Mbps |
Superfast (Below 100 Mbit/s) | 49.7% | 59 Mbps | 13.3 Mbps |
Standard (Below 30 Mbit/s) | 1.4% | 18.2 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
Below USO (Below 10 Mbit/s) | 0.4% | 6 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations data, (July 2024). Some data may be overlapping or lacking accuracy
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Mobile Network Coverage & Non-Spots
Future-Ready Signal
18.3% below UK average
This shows the percentage of land area covered by at least one 5G network. The score of 43.72% is significantly below the national average (62%), indicating limited 5G investment to date.
Reliable 4G Coverage
Similar to UK average
This critical score shows the percentage of Ashfield's land area where all four major networks provide a dependable 4G signal. A result of 97.65% confirms strong coverage with low mobile ‘not-spot‘ risk.
Basic 3G Safety Net
24.2% below UK average
This indicates the reliability of the basic signal across the entire region (as of July 2024). At 74.88%, the safety net for basic calls shows some gaps.
- 3G is being phased out by most operators, making its coverage minimal and its use declining. Presence seems to be limited in rural areas.
- Coverage varies significantly, with rural areas having much lower 4G and 5G availability than urban areas.
- The percentage of 5G connections is growing rapidly, while the percentage of 4G connections is decreasing and overtaken more often.